Beyond the Courtroom: IJ’s Legislative Work and Grassroots Activism
Learn how IJ works at state houses and city halls across America to protect people’s rights. IJ directors Meagan Forbes, Lisa Knepper, and Chad Reese discuss how IJ uses academic-caliber research and boots-on-the-ground activism to change laws beyond the courtroom.
Note: due to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of this presentation are missing from this recording.
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